Walk the lantern-lit paths and explore a pioneer village filled with superstition and doubt. Watch as tales and stories from the 1800s are brought to life, and learn why townspeople were always cautious, especially at night. The first tour will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center in Defiance, Missouri. This Halloween event is great for families and is a good alternative to the traditional celebrations.

Defiance, Missouri – The Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center will be hosting an event called Pioneer Days on September 19-20, 2015. The event begins both days at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and older), and $6 for children (age 4-11). Step back into the early 1800s and witness what life was like on the Missouri Frontier. The site’s historic village will be transformed into a living history town filled with pioneer men and women carrying out their daily tasks.

Tuesday, Nov.11th – Open House -Pilgrim History & Hayride 12 – 2PM We cordially invite all families, and homeschoolers, to join us for “Pilgrim History”. This is one of our most popular November educational programs that we offer. History comes to life as all of our tour guides for this program are in costume. Children will learn about the Pilgrims home life, the chores Pilgrim children were responsible for, the games Pilgrim children played, and also about the Pilgrim’s relationship to Native Americans. The program concludes with a hayride that goes through the Cattail Creek.

Tuesday, Nov. 4th & Tuesday, Nov.11th – Open House -Pilgrim History & Hayride 12 – 2PM We cordially invite all families, and homeschoolers, to join us for “Pilgrim History”. This is our most popular November educational program that we offer. History comes to life as all of our tour guides for this program are in costume. Children will learn about the Pilgrims home life, the chores Pilgrim children were responsible for, the games Pilgrim children played, and also about the Pilgrim’s relationship to Native Americans.

Saturday, Nov. 1st - Open House - Farm Fun Day 12 – 2 PM We invite all families & homeschoolers to come celebrate the fall harvest. Learn about the farm animals, feed the goats, go through the 7+ acre educational corn maze, (this year the theme is Black Bears & Coyotes),take a scenic hayride that crosses the Cattail Creek, & pick a pie pumpkin to take home. A campfire will follow so bring your own smore fixings!! The cost is $7.50/child. (Adults are free.) Registration is required on or before October 31st. (410) 489-2572 www.sharpfarm.com

Friday, Oct. 17 - Open House -Day In The Life Of A Farmer 2-3:30 This is one of our most popular fall educational programs that we offer. Included in the program is a farm class on beekeeping and farm crops. Everyone gets to feed our friendly animals, go through the mini corn maze, take a hayride that goes through the Cattail Creek, and harvest your own pumpkin to take home with you, and an ear of popcorn! The tour begins at 2 PM and is 1 ½ hours long. The cost is $7.50/child. (Adults are free.) Registration is required on or before Oct. 16th. (410)489-2572 www.sharpfarm.com

Saturday, Oct. 4 – Open House - Day In The Life Of A Farmer 10 –12PM This is one of our most popular fall educational programs that we offer. Included in the program is a farm class on beekeeping and farm crops! Everyone gets to feed our friendly animals, go through the mini corn maze, take a hayride that goes through the Cattail Creek, and harvest your own pumpkin, and an ear of popcorn to take home with you! The program will begin at 10 AM and is 1 ½ hours long but we will take a break to watch the Iron Bridge Hounds so it will be about 2 hours long The cost is $7.50/child.

Thursday, Sept. 25 Open House – Day In The Life Of A Farmer 10 – 11:30 A.M All schools are closed so we would like to invite you to spend a day at the farm! We will be offering one of our most popular fall educational programs. Included in the program is a farm class on beekeeping and farm crops! Everyone gets to feed our friendly animals, go through the mini corn maze, take a hayride that goes through the Cattail Creek, and harvest your own pumpkin, and an ear of popcorn to take home with you! The program will begin at 10 AM and is 1 ½ hours long. The cost is $7.50/child.

Private piano lessons for ages 6 through adult. Owen Adams has a music degree from the university of Maryland ! College Park. He studied under the dean of the music department. Call for more information and available dates. 301-646-4292.

DigiPen’s Continuing Education Program is offering an opportunity for parents who are thinking about homeschooling to attend a 3 day workshop that will cover a multitude of different topics. These topics include: Getting Started, Framework, Demystifying, Budget, Curriculum, Organization and Resources.